Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) – Driscoll Children’s Hospital

The Driscoll Health System is recruiting an Advanced Practice Provider to join a dynamic team of medical professionals in Pediatric Neurosurgery. The qualified candidate will have completed an approved PA or NP program and must be certified and licensed to practice in the state of Texas (or be able to obtain). Minimum 3 years of operating experience (any surgical specialty) is preferred.

Pediatric experience is not required; neurosurgery training will be provided. Successful applicants will enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more.

The division provides a full range of pediatric neurosurgery including congenital anomalies, tumors, vascular problems, trauma, spine, epilepsy, and spasticity. The Advanced Practice Provider will function as an independent healthcare provider and will deliver comprehensive care to both ill and well children. Responsibilities will include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and coordination of care for patients and families.

• Travel required – travel to satellite clinics; schedule TBD based on provider schedules. Travel time from 7 am to 6 or 7 pm depending on clinic/travel time/flights.
• Call – not required at this time.
• OR time – depending on training, experience and schedule.
• Job duties will include outpatient clinic coverage, inpatient rounding, daytime call coverage for inpatient questions, new ER/inpatient consults and possible OR time.
• Established growing practice with a tenured physician.

• Completed an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certified and licensed to practice in Texas (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum of three (3) years of operating experience in any surgical specialty preferred.
• Pediatric experience not required; neurosurgery training will be provided.

Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, excellent retirement plans, generous paid vacation days, paid holidays, and more.